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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — What does it take to break into the competitive fresh apple market?Data. Data. Data, says Louise Beard, director of Forward Insight and Strategy, the Auckland, New Zealand-based global research and consulting firm that worked with T&G Global Ltd., to grow the Envy apple brand.The Packer spoke with Louise Beard and Cecilia Flores Paez — who as T&G Global’s head of marketing i...

In an era where health-conscious consumers are increasingly seeking nutritious alternatives, retailers are tapping into the fresh produce trend by incorporating in-house juice bars and co-branded in-store destinations. This strategic move not only caters to evolving consumer preferences but also enhances the shopping experience, drawing in a broader customer base.Last year, Southern California-based Vallarta Sup...

Editor's note: The following report is from The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024, which provides insight based on survey responses from consumers. Since 1983, The Packer has sponsored 41 major consumer studies to track trends in the purchases and consumption of fresh produce, documenting the fluctuation in purchases of specific fruits and vegetables as well as changing attitudes toward industry issues.Apple purchases are u...

The Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer Publix says it has donated 100 million pounds of produce to Feeding America partner food banks, marking a milestone in the company’s efforts to help those facing food insecurity.The company began purchasing produce in 2020 at the height of the pandemic to help struggling farmers and provide additional fresh fruits and vegetables to its food bank partners, according to a news relea...





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Coosemans LA Inc

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Business Type:
Shipper, Importer
Location HQ:
Los Angeles, 90021 California
Phone:
+1 213-689-1551
Fax:
+1 213-689-1583
Website:
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries
Citrus:
Lemons, Limes, Oranges
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples, Asian Pears
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Happy Dirt

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Durham, 27703 North Carolina
Phone:
+1 919-542-3264
Website:
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries
Melons:
Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Watermelon
Stone Fruit:
Apricots, Cherries, Nectarines
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JW Farms Organic Inc

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Watsonville, 95076-4838 California
Phone:
+1 831-288-0505
Fax:
+1 831-288-0575
Website:
Berries:
Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries
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Sage Fruit Co LLC

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Business Type:
Exporter, Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler, Packaging
Location HQ:
Yakima, 98901 Washington
Phone:
+1 509-248-5828
Fax:
+1 509-457-2113
Website:
Stone Fruit:
Apricots
Deciduous Fruit:
Braeburn Apples, Cameo Apples, Fuji Apples, Gala Apples, Golden Delicious Apples, Granny Smith Apples, Honeycrisp Apples, Jonagold Apples, Pink Lady Apples







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